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WGNO on MSN · 1h

Newark problems, crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey's largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic controllers and the aging equipment they use.

Air traffic controllers warned of ‘incredibly dangerous’ safety incidents months before latest Newark system failure

Several times over the last year, Newark controllers lost radar or radio service, leaving them unable to talk with planes they were tracking.

New York Post on MSN · 9d

Newark airport air traffic controller offers damning assessment: ‘It is not safe. Don’t fly into Newark’

The airport, which served 49 million travelers in 2024 and is the second busiest in the New York City area, has been drowning in delays and cancellations for days.

FAA institutes Ground Delay Program at Newark airport

Forbes on MSN · 2h

Newark Airport Crisis (Live Updates): Ground Delay But Far Less Disruption Wednesday—Here’s What We Know

Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.

Fox Business on MSN · 1d

FAA institutes Ground Delay Program at Newark airport due to staffing shortages

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.

Another FAA system failure causes delays at Newark airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy laid out the plans the Trump administration has for fixing the nation's air traffic control system, while blaming the previous administration for its failures impacting Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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Newark air traffic crisis takes terrifying turn — with just one controller to oversee up to 180 takeoffs and landings: ‘Pure insanity’

The safety nightmare continues at Newark Liberty International Airport, where all air traffic control will be manned by just ...

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Is it safe to fly from Newark airport? Here’s what experts say

Should Newark Airport close until air traffic control upgrades are made? Experts and officials debate safety and the economic ...

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As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

At times Monday evening, as few as three air traffic controllers per hour were lined up to monitor via radar the planes ...

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FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International ...

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